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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1063 words) |
 | CLL is the most-diagnosed form of leukemia in adults. |
| The CLL diagnosis is confirmed by follow-up tests such as: differential WBC count which reveals a raised lymphocyte count and the presence of "smear" or "smudge" cells on microscopy; a specialized test called flow cytometry to detect the abnormal cells and determine their type; and sometimes also by bone marrow biopsy. |
| A crucial part of the CLL diagnosis is determining the immunophenotype of the leukemia, that is, the abnormal combination of proteins expressed by the leukemic cells. |
| Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment - National Cancer Institute (748 words) |
| CLL is the second most common type of leukemia in adults. |
| Usually CLL does not cause any symptoms and is found during a routine blood test. |
| Whether the CLL progresses to lymphoma or prolymphocytic leukemia. |
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